[kirbinster]

Originally Posted by ItzyVT

I have both. Don't waste your money on a D5000.
For starters, D90 is a far better choice for 2 reasons I can think of right off the top.

The D90 is slightly faster on FPS
The D90 camera body includes the internal focusing motor for AF lenses which means you will be able to use far more different types of Nikon Lenses that do not have built in AF motors in the lenses (which are more expensive). This includes not just the newer lens versions but the older Nikon lens models too. Many of the older Nikon lenses are fantastic (especially the prime/fixed lenses and the D version lenses) and in many cases are far superior to the plastic lenses they are pushing out now. The older lenses will last you longer as the optics and build are better quality.

Bah! The D5000 is a great camera, I could say the D90 is a waste. I almost never use my D90, either my D300 or D5000. The point is each camera meets the needs for certain niches, otherwise they would not be produced. I love the D5000 because of its small size and light weight. You can take the exact same image with all of these cameras. When you go hiking its sure nice to have the lighter body. Further, most people that are just starting out will probably never buy a non- AF-S lens. Almost all the new lenses are AF-S. Further, they focus faster than the old screw drive.

Are you really going to tell me there are older lenses that are better than the 24-70 f/2.8 AF-S or the 70-200 f/2.8 AF-S VR ????